55 West 127 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01725-0014Map
Owner of record: 55 W 127 St Cp
55 West 127 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 55 W 127 St Cp. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 143
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 156
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 143
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at basement
Mar 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door at basement
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material the east wall at basement
Mar 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at basement
Mar 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive extention cords on floor in the 1st room from east located at b-room 2, 1st b-room from north at east
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at b-room 2, 1st b-room from north at east
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at b-room 2, 1st b-room from north at east
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range, basement in the kitchenette located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at basment entrance located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at basement located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... at community bathroom, 2nd story
Dec 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the 1st room from east located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stairs at building front (treads and risers 1 - 12 from bottom up)
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box no information on signage at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system no information on signage at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor throughout at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to basement story at boiler room
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the 1st room from east located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrock at east wall at basement
Mar 1, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at basement
Mar 1, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt bsmt
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances lower window sash at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures through-out in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the kitchenette located at b-room basemt, 1st b-room from north at east
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt BASEMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the room located at b-room basemt, 1st b-room from north at east
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt BASEMT
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 16, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Sep 24, 2010
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed in the basement corrosion and leak on the steam line, repair and/replace
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
An unlawful act,failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.failure to correct & certify summons #35423883p,issued on 7/18/2019,for theuse of extension cords as permanent wiring throughout the 1st fl & bas
Sep 24, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitalbe electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. fixture wires & extention cords used as permanent wiring throughout the bldg. remedy: comply w/ec code.
Aug 2, 2021 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: upon inspection observed several of the stairs leading to the main entrance door cracked & damaged. several of the stairs are deteriorating. conditions
Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipmen apparatus material devices appliances or wiring in use extension cords used as permanneyt wiring throughout the first floor.basement comply with ec code/obtain
Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner/gas piping located in prohibited location.during physical inspection i observed new gas poping installed in the hallway from the basement up to the 3rd fl.gas p
Mar 31, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection there is a table,construction equipment & there large storage bins in hallway of basement level of bldg hallway width is
Aug 23, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted at basement level thru the 3rd fl removed a section of the fire rating & installed gas line thru-out the floors (note all work is been done on hallway) at time of inspection.
Oct 16, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34876741p issued on 9/30/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
May 22, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34862295r issued on 9/16/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
May 22, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34876742r issued on 9/30/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
May 22, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain in code compliant manner. defect noted:on exposureone spalling in some & cracked brownstone one & some pieces have fallen of water (tade). rem:repair &/or replace.
May 20, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit:expired permit. note:sidewalk shed installed under job #120560387 at front of above premises. said permit has expired 7-21-11 & she is still in place. rem:renew permit.
Jan 26, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit; expired permit note sidewalk shed installed under permit #120500387 has expired 7/21/11. remedy: renew permit.
Sep 20, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34852913x for failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances; front facade decorative
Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at front of above premises at various locations masonry facade in disrepair. decorative lintels spalling 3 chipped, at 2nd flr west window a section of
Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-front brown stone facade-brown stone delaminating throughout:window frames, upper facade brown stone entrance.rem:install sdwlk shed, immediately remove loose
Sep 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: front facadew/defects to decorative lintel which is spalling & chipped over front entrance of premises & at various locations above window pictures
Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept records. records states 4 rms on 3rd fl, now occupied as 2 rms. records states 4 rms on 2nd fl now occupied as 2 rms. remedy: obtain a new c of o or restore.
May 21, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 78
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 2,877 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,774 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1725 / 14
- Assessed value
- $272,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111208, last renewed Jan 27, 2023.
Questions about 55 West 127 Street
Who owns 55 West 127 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 W 127 St Cp.
Does 55 West 127 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 West 127 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 55 West 127 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 West 127 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.